REMUERA.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 88, 15 April 1933, Page 2 (Supplement)

REMUERA.

(By Tim Gill, 38. Taumata Koad, Mount Albert.)

•' ! The district of Rcmuera, in Auckland, 1 takes its name from the hill now known as Mount Hobson, but which was originally known to the Maoris as Re mutt'era, the Hill of Fire, or, more strictly, from its actual derivation, the Burnt Hill. This latter name commemorates the fate of a chieftainess of the Haurakis who was the victim of a cannibal feast. Her garments (remu) were after- j wards burnt in the oven. i

Gladys Queen—A new certificate--will i)e sent, Gladys. I hope that you have a happy birthday.

Valerie Barnes —A note has been made of the new address, and your brother Has been enrolled.

Beverley Prince—We Dave posted your book. Beverley, and hope that you will enjoy It.

Patsy Owen—Some time, perhaps, we may have more or the Sunnytown series. Thanks for your letter.

Molly Curtln—The puzzles are good, Molly, but not quite the sort 'I want roar our pages. Try another set.

Cedric Short—Only on coinpetntion envelopes is the signature required, Cedric. SO glad you keep a diary—you won't regret it.

Velma Carter—Unfortunately we used a similar article not long ago,, Velma; thanks all the same.

Ruth Barker—lt must have been a terrible night, Ruth, and I am so glad to know that your home up in the hills wa,s not so badly affected as those on the flats.

Elsio Simmons—Yours was a newsy letter, Elsie. I'm sure that you'll like folk dancing. It is splendid run ir entered into in the right spirit.

Bathia Luttrell—Only on envelopes containing competition entries need Peter Pan's signature be pasted. We are pleased to know that ypu find the Budget so interesting.

Lily Brogden—Yes, winter is closing in upon us, Lily. Congratulations upon obtaining your half-mile certificate.

Kathleen Hollinotcin —Thanks for the letter, Kathleen. 1/ hope that the concert turns out a complete success.

Phyllis Crawshaw—The announcement simply means that the club members whose names appear have been forwarded 2/6 for answerjng the Roll Call. "

Bill Holder—We are pleased to have you as a member or the club, Bill, and are glad .to know that you like living in Auckland.

Marion Adams—Thanks for the long letter, Marion. You'll have plenty of work on hand milking 37 Cows, besides feeding the calve? and the pigs.

Joyce Goodwin—With tei* buses necessary to carry everyone to the beach,- I'm sure the school picnic was very successful. 1 know that your grandfather will enjoy the cake that you are making rot him.

Helen Eyers—Blue certificates count four points, pink three points, green two points, and yellow one point.

Frank Joll—l am aTraid your letter would not help on the cause, Frank, old man.

Vera Brown—We received the story safely, Vera, and have entered it in the fortnightly short story competition. The broadcasting in Auckland is done from iYA iii France Street, just off Karangaliape Road.

R. Noall—Watch the cpicries column ir you wish to pick up news now and again, • Kan Roy croft—The crickct season will soon be over now. Ken. 1 suppose that the two schools will compete with each other for football honours.

Hilda Duncan —Badges are optional, Hilda—you may buy one just whenever you please. Without the badge you can still be a fully-nedged member of the Peter - Pan Club, the idea of the badge being that our club members may recognise each- other.

Riohte MaoDonald—Sorry, Richie, hut only in very special cases are pen-friends arranged through these columns.

Nancy Orme—l wonder if Jock would be a suitable name Tor the Scotch collie? Your trip must have Seen most enjoyable.

jack Bunkers-Thank you for the letter and the jokes. Remember, though, that jokes and mottoes must always be sent in on separate sheets of paper.

Dorothy Galvey—Your tWo volumes of picture actresses' photographs must bo very attractive. It 'would be a splendid idea to put a little write-up under each picture, giving interesting information about the actress.

Aileen , Briflhousa—Golds seem to be going round now, Xi.leen. I hope that you soon shake yours off.